Clarks Desert Boots Review - Is it Worth It Series - Suede vs. Leather Chukka Boots

[@gentlemansgazette]

What's your take on Clarks Desert boots?

[@susheergovindaraj5842]

Its good to own one in one's life time..I am a big fan of Chukka boots.

[@theartistformallyknownasdi5338]

A little basic/casual for me, I prefer a chukka with a leather or Danite sole. That said they aren't a lot of money for what they are.

[@chedleicester535]

I love the damn things! As something of a history buff they are easily one of my favourite shoes for their history throughout the 20th century, and as they're pretty affordable compared to a lot of shoes, and are a timeless piece, I think they're absolutely brilliant.

[@elora2525]

Gentleman's Gazette I have one that I got years ago but hardly wear them any more, as my shoe/boot collection grew over the years,now I have better looking boots for casual wear. These are perfect for high school/college kids

[@markanstrom2981]

My feet are between an A and a B width. If I wanted a pair of boots like these, they'd have to be custom made.

[@nasagasaan]

I have a pair of clarks ive been wearing for 4 years now and they were originally wax leather. Now they've been weathered and the toe has a gradient from worn to least worn as it goes down. The more you wear something the better it looks I feel and I love the rugged look I achieved with my clarks

[@HeyMichah]

I worked in Clarks in the US for a few years. The term "Original" now pretty much means the line of shoes in Clarks. Pretty much anything with a crepe sole will be considered an Original, so Desert Treks, Desert Mali, Wallabees, and so on, and are usually available only on the Clarks retail stores or on their websites (and Amazon, I guess). Bushacre 2 is the cheaper, outlet alternative,- technically an Original but not really, which you can find in other retailers, but the sole and leather are significantly different: the sole on the Bushacre is a more synthetic rubber, cheaper leather material, and in my opinion, stiffer. I've had a lot of people claim that they found Desert Boots cheaper somewhere else, only to show me a picture of a Bushacre; not the same thing! Desert Boots generally run a half size, to a whole size bigger, so if you're a size 9, you might want to try an 8.5, or even an 8. So I'm surprised that yours run smaller. Keep in mind, they stretch once you break them in, and your boots look pretty new, so that might get really loose later on. In women's sizes, they run tight, so one may need to go up half a size, but they stretch out a lot, so don't go up too many sizes because once you wear them in, they'll be pretty loose (Stores also stretch any Clarks shoe for free, so if you buy a pair that's a little too tight, but is the right length, ask an associate to stretch it for you). Also, for those wondering, the Desert Boots don't come in wider widths. Again they stretch, so you might be lucky once you wear them in, but if you have a very wide foot, go with another style. The Bushacre 2 DOES come in wide, however just the beeswax, and not in the other colors . And the laces for the generic Desert Boots break easily. They don't give out free laces anymore, but they might have some available to purchase on the Clarks website (Provided they haven't sold out). If they're out, find a place that sells shoelaces and find the right length, they'll last longer anyway. Beeswax boots are generally more popular, in in my opinion, easier to maintain. Sure, they scratch and scuff as shown on the video, but just rub some beeswax on there with a rag and you'll have them look new again. Suede needs some cleaning, but is easier to break in and is just softer in general. Also, the have traction from the crepe, but they are NOT slip resistant, so don't use them where there's grease or oils (Have had people in restaurants ask if this is a good shoe for their job. No). The expensive, imported from England/Italy ones are handmade with higher materials, which is why it's more expensive. They're also sturdier from what I've seen. You also get seasonal colors that only come once a year, so if you like getting the Desert Boots in fancy colors, check the end of the season when the seasonal colors go on sale. (Beeswax, brown, black, and other neutral colors are available year round, so will not go on sale, and are pretty much always excluded from sales and promos. Read your fine print!!) Also, the quality has changed over the years, at least from what older customers have told me. I've had some die-hard fans ask us to hunt down older Desert Boots with a very specific SKU# because the newer versions "just don't feel the same". You'll be able to tell by the logos inside the insole, or even just the box- that's the most obvious sign. The older versions definitely won't be in the retail stores anymore, as they had all been shipped to the outlets when I still worked there, and even finding them in outlets will be difficult unless you wear a larger size shoe (like 12 or 13). For me, I'd agree and say it's worth it. It is pretty flat, so if anyone needs arch support, this may not be the shoe for you; unless you get a size larger and put an insole in. They last a very long time, and have a great casual or semi-formal look that has been in circulation for a long time, which means that it's definitely a Clarks favorite.

[@dcooper6857]

Michah Villanueva, hi, im confused about that beeswax leather. do they have the same texture as nubucks? my boot also has that kind of effect when you run your finger and it will create markings just like what he did 3:04, because im planning to buy cleaning/maintenance kit for my shoes

[@HeyMichah]

@@dcooper6857 Long response ahead, sorry! Beeswax is definitely a different material to nubuck. Beeswax will be a thick layer of leather with a coating of beeswax on it. It starts out really stiff, so it won't be comfortable if it's your first time wearing it. You're right, it does get scratches easily, and it gets lighter wherever you bend the leather. There's two options I've seen to get past that: 1, keep wearing it out so that it looks rugged. 2, put beeswax on it (if you're in the Clarks store, they sell it as "Weather Guard. ") It's a small container of wax, and you apply it on the shoes with a cloth. It takes the scratches away and makes it dark, but once it dries it goes back to the original color. (heat the wax up with a hair dryer or heat gun put on low if you don't want light streaks when it dries. Also waterproofs it!) If your boots are more aged, with a lot of creases, which will happen eventually, it will be harder to keep it looking brand new, but the wax will still reduce the scratches. Maybe use more wax to make sure it gets in the creases. Nubuck is essentially the underside of leather. If you've seen underneath some real leather jackets, you'll notice some fuzziness- that's nubuck. Nubuck Desert Boots will be a softer material (think of a less fuzzy version of suede) and easier to break in. However take care of it like suede. Just don't brush it with a hard brush. Any big scratches and stains you get on it will be permanent. So the best way to take care of it, in my opinion, is to buy Scotch Guard, or other colorless waterproofing sprays. That will at least protect it from spills and mild splashes. DON'T put wax, polish, or any other material on it, otherwise it will change the texture, or even the color. (Unless you want to. I put wax on a pair of black nubuck boots that I wanted to waterproof because I was fine with the texture changing, and it didn't change color because it was already black. So it's really up to you!)

[@azeael8429]

Thank sir, quite a good read!

[@dahyun_love]

Yeah, great and informative response. Thanks Micah, I had a good time reading it.

[@jcrva4633]

Michah Villanueva very impressive and informative response. Can I ask you, I just bought a pair of the Bushacre 2 at a retailer like TJ Maxx and inside it’s labeled “Collection by Clarks”. Are these low grade that should be returned, or will they still be long lasting quality boots?

[@shanewright2772]

i have the Clarke's beeswax chukka boots (I wore them to work yesterday, actually). ) One drawback to them is that the topline above the heel is quite stiff when you first put it on and there are some issues with it running on the bottom of the calf/top of the heel. They are, however, very comfortable to walk in once they "warm up". The other drawback is that the toe cap is quite generous and they can look a little like clown shoes from a certain angle. Mine are made in India, IIRC and cost $92.

[@shanewright2772]

Oh, and curiously, the contrast in colour between the crepe and leather is less marke don mine - the crepe is more of a soft caramel colour, which I think looks better than the high contrast lighter crepe.

[@MAZNProductions]

Thank you for posting this! I was looking into these boots and now I know I’ll be picking some up.

[@tyronewalker5764]

I've always wanted pair of these, just wish the sole had more traction.

[@MelekShelomohTrading]

I just went to the Clarks store on Madison Ave in New York, Wallabees in every color, we're hot for the summer !

[@SSS-mp8th]

I'm not sure if anyone else would be interested as most coming here would tend to gravitate towards up market brands but I'd be interested on your take on Dr. Martens. Obviously a very casual/work brand of shoe maker but they have been around a long time and their shoes are Goodyear Welted. To add on to that I'd like to see your thoughts on a number of makes from Carmina, Meermin, C&J to AE, Alden and Grant Stone.

[@ddavisnc]

I love my beeswax desert Clark boots

[@elliottcole6537]

We are the mods! We are the mods! We are we are we are the mods!

[@hhattingh]

Clarks Desert Boots are actually modeled after 'Veldskoene' which are Southern African walking shoes made from vegetable-tanned leather or soft rawhide uppers attached to a leather footbed and rubber sole without tacks or nails. These shoes were imported from South Africa to Egypt where Clark saw them the first time. See below from the Wiki page. Oh and by the way these things are DIRT CHEAP! Farmers do not walk around with designer shoes in the veld doing work. (Bush) The name comes from Afrikaans vel ("skin") (later assimilated to veld ("field")) and skoene ("shoes"). They were first made by the Dutch East India Co. in the 17th century by the first Dutch settlers in South Africa. Their design is believed to be based on the traditional Khoisan footwear observed by these settlers. The footwear was later embedded into the Afrikaans psyche when velskoene were used as the footwear of the Great Trek. Easy to make, lightweight and extremely tough, vellies could withstand the harsh conditions of the great migration north. Vellies became part of South African, Zimbabwean (previously Rhodesian) and Namibian society, worn by all classes and professions but favoured by farmers and safari guides. Nathan Clark's company, C&J Clark, made the desert boot famous but Clark's design is modeled after the same round toe and style last used to manufacture velskoene. Clark was inspired by the shape and design of velskoene he discovered for sale in the bazars of Cairo, which were imported to Egypt from South Africa. A modern example by Veldskoen™ Shoes.[1] Note the more modern style of sole They are sometimes considered light boots, and can essentially be considered a subset of chukka boots or desert boots although vellies tend to have a lower topline. Veldskoene soles are sometimes cut from old car tyres rather than crepe rubber. Veldskoene saw considerable use by the Rhodesian Army during the Rhodesian Bush War as tough light-weight boots. Vellies along with canvas Sneaker were also favourites of the Selous Scouts as the creped sole made going untracked easier than the heavy lugs normally found on infantry boots. Wikipedia - Veldskoen

[@jonathanboyle6548]

hph081000 BATA in Kenya were my safari boots of choice from the mid 60s to early 80s. I tried to get some when back in Kenya about 3 years ago. They are now rubbish.

[@hhattingh]

@@jonathanboyle6548 I can believe that. Saw a pair of veldskoene online and for one they looked way to fancy and the price was just ridiculous. I knew then it wont be the same product. Darn shame

[@CarlosFlores-vu4hh]

Love your style!

[@georgeholmes1490]

Enjoyed my suede dessert boot

[@Dotpsych]

What about Clark’s in general. I’ve been looking at some of their other offerings such as Lace ups, Durbys, and Oxfords.

[@zoukatron]

Not if you want to look smart - Clarke's are fine if you want to buy school shoes for your kids, but they've all got logos on the side now, so they don't look smart enough for work.

[@Dotpsych]

zoukatron What you’re saying is not a lie, that logo or badge is everywhere. I’m specifically looking at “James Cap” for Dressing up and the “Unelott Plain” For work. No logos or badges on the side and they look pretty darn nice in my opinion.

[@zoukatron]

I haven't seen the models you mention. Maybe they wised up and made sure they started producing models without the logo, but it's certainly not the case when you go into their shops.

[@diegolima3883]

I love desert boots, but this jeans are too baggy for my taste, I think the boots would have been better with a more fitted jeans.

[@Judge_RR]

wrong channel, amigo

[@PrincipalSkinner3190]

@@Judge_RR No, its not. He can have his opinion.

[@Judge_RR]

@@PrincipalSkinner3190 This is a channel where the fit type is very classic. His opinion has very little weight, here. If he likes to have his legs look like twigs or sausages, he can go right ahead and have them look like that. But to comment what he did, would be akin to commenting "I think you all would look better in a suit and dress shoes", on a street wear channel.

[@PrincipalSkinner3190]

@@Judge_RR He's saying that his personal taste differs slightly from the wearer's. I watch this channel and agree with many of the looks, but not with others. So should I unsubscribe because I don't adhere to 100% of the channel's looks?

[@Judge_RR]

@@PrincipalSkinner3190 For a principal, your critical thinking skills are lacking, a bit, and that is disappointing. Let me try this again: I understand what he is saying. However, it is futile to even express such opinions on this channel, and imply that he would have liked to see Sven in a trimmer fit; because trim anything is not the premise of this channel. And certainly, Sven would not agree with him. It is the norm these days for every guy to choose the tailored fit. A sheep without a Shepard is a wolf's dinner. Your arguments are not accepted, Mr.Skinner. You are dismissed.

[@borp6912]

IMO Clark's desert boots aren't worth more than $80-90. The Bushacre can be had for as low as $40-50. If you wan't a higher quality desert boot with crepe sole made in Italy, check out Astorflex. I believe they have a shank, while Clarks definitely doesn't.

[@oralrohon8793]

Ask a jamaican if they like Clark's

[@MelekShelomohTrading]

Even a Trini, the answer is a definite Yes..... Clarks we prefer !

[@miyamotomusashi5480]

Yup... We do,

[@naegleriafowleri2230]

Lol why

[@rujaywhitehorne5155]

@@naegleriafowleri2230 bcuz almost every Jamaican own one 😂

[@alienatedkxngjdem1609]

Brand new clarks pon foot!!!🔥🔥

[@donniegrande9186]

I miss my dad he likes these kind of shoes

[@skyhua3220]

He is a very stylish man 👍

[@bassheadlife492]

Rip 🙏

[@jumpman1823]

I've bought the vietnam version (dark brown suede) back in 2011. I've abused these boots immensely but they have aged beautifully. They can easily last a lifetime. Just bought my second pair (light grey seude). These boots is what got me into investing towards "quality goods" instead of buying "fast fashion" products.

[@naegleriafowleri2230]

i got mine on 2012 and still kicking, apparently the new ones now are lower quality, not busacre but the $120 ones

[@ClassicTor]

Those are the nicest ones

[@williambutler3790]

I got my first pair of Clark's Desert Boots in 1956 and My first pair of Wallabee's in the early 1960's. I haven't been without a pair of either since.

[@ChibaCityBlues]

I love Desert Boots because they are so unpretentious.

[@Thelasthoward]

He's jeans made these look terrible

[@acatacho]

I bought a pair of these boot at my local Burlington for $20 the Vietnam version, I use them daily I love them. Definitely worth for me

[@akdkfjtb3uahskcoragahc8t]

Is this even a question? I would venture to say these are some of the greatest shoes of all time. I've had mine in olive suede for over 7 years and they just look better with time. Still in perfect condition as far as build quality all I've had to do is replace the laces. After years of heavy use literally not a single stitch has unraveled, sole hardly worn down, no separation etc. Timeless quality, timeless style. Go buy a pair- you'll wear them for the rest of your life.

[@genobourn7423]

Love this shoe. I have been wearing these since "Woodstock Baby!

[@DouglaBwoy-522]

Just got my first pair of Clark’s. As someone stepping up their wardrobe but also a Jamaican (Clark’s are a hallmark shoe for us) I’m excited.

[@rtj3619]

Clark invented a chukka boot that already existed?

[@kurthines8874]

If your tastes run more towards the Mod style Clarks dessert boots are totally appropriate to a three button suit, though I prefer black wing tips with my tonic suit. I also have a pair of chisel toed desert boots that Ben Sherman put out one year. They have a small two stroke oil stain on the toe which lends them a little Mod streer credit. Lol.

[@petergaeta105]

Always appreciate his Nod to Mod!

[@keithrissolo7437]

I love my Clark's desert boots....I hear what this fellow is saying, very informative!!! But I disagree with HIS choice in style, as I feel, and am sure HE does as well, a matter of personal preference....

[@darriannorman]

The shoe was make popular by Clarke but the shoe that he copied was the South African Veldskoen, imported from South Africa to Cairo. The Veldskoen has been around since the 17th century, which itself was a copy of local Khoisan footwear.

[@matthias8122]

I've been wearing desert boots for about 8 years, my one complaint is that the crepe sole isn't waterproof. Even walking on wet sidewalk for a long time leads to wet socks.

[@tibchy144]

maybe because there's not much water in the deserts

[@spectre5x5]

Great rundown! You should check out Paul Evans and their chukka boots... excellent quality.

[@breaux2806]

I was in a bind and needed some nice looking boots for cheap. I saw these at Macy's on sale for $50 and immediately noticed they were stitch down and the suede felt great. I bought a pair and walked five miles in them the next day, could not be more happy with how they felt and looked. I will be wearing these exclusively through university. Mine is made in India

[@Akula114]

In the early 70's I wore desert boots with one interesting, and I thought, very atractive difference. Rather than having visible stiches the uppers were stiched on the inside, giving what I felt was a slightly more elegant look to the useful casual shoes. I've never been able to find anything like those and would love to find something constructed in a similar manner. By the way, I picked up a pair of "Bata boots" in Kenya and wore them for something like 15 years before they became too soiled and stained to use. I had them resoled once, and never had any construction problems with the durable chukka boots by Bata.

[@mohamedparpia3082]

Interesting that bata's safari boots were so sturdy back in the day. I've heard my father say the same thing. I think if you happen to buy another pair from Kenya today, you will be sorely disappointed.

[@scottwallace901]

Mod where wearing these with suits In the 1960’s. It’s the boot that kicked-started a thousand scooters. From America college campus to the streets of London’s Soho it was the only boot to be seen in the summer time. A fine looking example of the shoemaker’s art!

[@clintweathers4755]

Wu-Tang Clan. All I got to say.

[@marianieves1366]

Clint Weathers already copped

[@kwekuoboasi9352]

British Walker all I got to say.. Bronxdale(Uptown Soundview Area)

[@DerHalbeEuro]

I don't understand??

[@gtaylor2770]

In May 1977 I was walking along the streets of Aleppo, in Syria, wearing my suede Clarks desert boots and looking at the sights. All of a sudden, for no reason, the welt on the right boot snapped like a twig -- a complete transverse break -- leaving me lame and without shoes in a strange city. There was no way they could be repaired. Never in a lifetime of shoe ownership has such a thing happened. Clarks' quality control was so poor that they had put into their iconic boots a piece of leather that was brittle and not properly tanned. Since then I have never purchased a Clarks product, nor will I ever again.

[@rullmourn1142]

Call, 1 800 CRY BABY

[@PibrochPonder]

@@rullmourn1142 lol

[@awesomeops1]

I personally love the Clarks version of the desert boot because of its casualness. As a younger guy who appreciates quality clothing but doesn’t have a ton of extra money lying around, I think the CDB (especially on sale) is an excellent value and looks great with my much more casual wardrobe. They obviously don’t work well with suits or more dressy attire, but I find their rounded chunkiness to be the perfect match for a smarter casual outfit ie denim and an OCBD

[@babyfacebovver]

I love how he mentioned how they where popular with the mod subculture! 🎯

[@chedleicester535]

Of course they are! I mean 'real' ones (made by clarks) are like £90 in the UK.

[@chedleicester535]

Dutch 1664 I know you can pick them up cheaper if you look around but I didn't have any problem with paying 90

[@mimik5856]

Got some for £29.99 at tk maxx about 2 months ago. Clarks made in Vietnam with the more textured sole and Charles stead logo on the inside. Bargain

[@michaelzeisler2257]

I'd have to say when I was a kid some 55 years ago every September my mom would take me to get a new pair of Clarks desert boots loved them

[@jastdi2]

Been wearing these since about 1957. Got some on today in Paris, where they are popular and considered stylish. The perfect summer casual shoe. Go well with a blazer (tie) and khakis. When I visited Zimbabwe in 1984 they were de rigueur even with suits. Sand only.

[@JRstain223]

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[@zoukatron]

Interesting video, given that it focuses on a specific shoe by a specific brand. Growing up in the UK, my parents generally bought me Clarke's shoes (normally black derbies) to wear for school, and they did a fine and reasonably priced job for that. However, they have decided to put their brand name on the side of all their leather shoes now, which looks really bad if you want to wear the shoes to look smart for work or for going out. It's a shame as I know this will cut some of their prospective customer base out.

[@ockertjansevanrensburg268]

This shoes started in South Africa called vellies.

[@stephengarrod5283]

I bought my first pair of clarks desert boots 1964 same year as my fish tail parka, they were great times only things to be seen in, bought my lastest pair 2019.

[@ainsleyveeran4299]

Didnt this style come from south africa and then found it's way to Egypt and was used by the Egyptian army. Thats when the Clark's founder found the style in an Egyptian bazaar. They are called vellies in our country. Veldskoen makes some of the best ones and are better quality than Clark's, they say. Not sure as I dont own one but I would really like to get this style. Keep up the good work.

[@steffensamlal1854]

I'll wear it in suede or leather canvas, every color

[@SPNKr16]

I too don't like matching the belt 100% with the shoes, keeping it in the same category - or realm, as you said - is most smart. For me, if I'm wearing blue shoes I don't wear a blue belt - if I had a blue belt, it would be too unique of a design/colour so it would just look off and odd with any blue shoe of any material - so instead of blue belt I go with brown belt with the blue shoes. Conversely, going with a blue belt and brown shoes is a no-no by default. Unless it was workable depending on the specific features of the outfit, it should never be done.

[@alexsalazar5097]

Did they get rid of the $190 made-in-Italy one? The website as of August 17th, 2024 only has the $150 ones. The only color that is $190 is black crocodile distress.

[@carbonado2432]

these just look far too primitive for me, i wouldnt pay over 30 dollars for something that looks i could have made myself...

[@Madkent94]

Great, make desert boots yourself and sell them for $30, you'll completely corner the market.

[@carbonado2432]

ok boomer

[@pattgsm]

Great video! Clarks desert boot- casual, timeless beater boot for all ages for the spring/summer months. Perfect for school, weekend errands, casual travel, or just relaxing. As casual as a sneaker but less formal than a dress shoe or dress boot. A great first boot if all you wear are sneakers or dress shoe. A chukka w/ a longer more chiseled toe box is more stylish and can be dressed up from a jeans/ chinos to a full suit, whereas the Clarks round toe work best dressed down paired with shorts, jeans, chinos (maybe a sport jacket but that might be over extending for some).

[@richardmcgowan6383]

Too flimsy to wear every day but not elegant enough to keep for best. The soles are thin and they let the rain in. You can get better boots for the money.

[@Traderjoe]

I had a pair a few years ago and they became uncomfortable and I tended to turn my ankle in them a lot. I would not recommend these to people who are prone to foot pain or ankle turning. If that is your problem, I recommend the Keen Portsmouth

[@oligopolyxyz8456]

You're right they are essentially simple indoor slippers and attract people infected by nostalgia.

[@jaymcleod6159]

I have 3 pairs now - All in suede. My last pair are definitely the $130 / Vietnam ones which i bought very cheap. However i find the suede very thin and almost sloppy around the '' Higher '' part of my ankle. Does anyone find this as well? All the marking on them are fine nonetheless im even thinking there FAKES?

[@diplomacy2000]

The Vietnam version has been improved. Now has the original CS suede with a smooth texture on the inside, and is generally very well constructed. They also come with extra laces in a contrasting color.

[@vivekbooshan9954]

In my opinion, the quality has gone down over time so they can meet demand. Still better than other options out there but you could get something better.

[@viktorlopez7792]

I won the lottery! I bought a pair of shoes on a thrift shop almost new for $2.50, man people didn’t know what they were selling.

[@detailedgaming6039]

God everything has to be ASMR centric a man can't go somewhere and try to learn something about gentleman wear without being inundated by clicking in smacking of the mouth. Err

[@elviss]

Clark Desert Boots are not worth it anymore, in my humble opinion. I started buying Clark Desert Boots 12 years ago at the tender age of 18, and back then they were £65 a pair and I’d buy a pair in dark brown leather. From around 2010, when there was another Desert boot revival, the price increased by £20 pounds, and by 2012, the price was £100. Yes inflation is a contribution and tax increased from 15% to 20%, however Clarks stealthily Put their prices up a few months before the tax increase and when the tax hike actually happened, they claimed they weren’t putting up their prices, very deceiving. Anyway, around 2012, they stopped selling, and making, at least that I can remember, plain brown leather Desert Boots and every Tom Dick and Harry were wearing them, you know people with no real style or appreciation for them, people wearing Clark’s with a Union Jack on them, that’s when you know quality, market dictation made Clark Desert Boots go down the pan, in my opinion.

[@hughtierneytierney3585]

These newer boots are killing my feet because of the welt where the tongue joins the remainder of the front piece of the shoe. Clarks are really skimping in doing this rather than making the front part of the shoe from one piece as is usual. This is a bloody disgrace in my opinion and something I've never seen before. If they're going to charge that much for something so shoddy and trade on their name they're really going down the Veblen road.

[@shubhamnagar8708]

Does anyone know where to find the made in Italy ones? The US Clarks website only has one kind. Thank you in advance!

[@tomortale2333]

OMG I USE TO WEAR EM IN THE 60'S N 70'S MOSTLY AVAIL. WER THE TAN DESERT COLOR AN A SOFT SUEDE/KINDA HAD A ''BUCKSKIN'' LOOK ...VERY COMFT.

[@paulklee5790]

Please please please… ‘simple’ not ‘simplistic’ that’s the treating of complex matters in too simple a way…. Great video btw!

[@pijnto]

I used to make them back in the seventies when I was at Clarks shoes Australia

[@arpitdubey613]

It's the first time I've seen Sven in casual look😂

[@numberstation]

Im pretty sure at 2.20 Steve McQueen isn’t wearing Clarks, he’s wearing Sanders.

[@christophernuzzolo5977]

Love mine, bought them on eBay for$30

[@anthonydrayton3673]

I’ve loved suede Clark’s since I was kid.

[@hot_steppa_lifestyle]

U cant mention Clark's without involvement of JAMAICA

[@AllenLa4]

i bought a pair of clarks today as a dress shoe. i have really wide feet and the only shoe i could find in the whole mall that fit were these. im excited to dress up soon

[@Foomanlol]

The problem with these boots is the crepe soles just get so dirty nasty looking on the sides and the bottom.

[@michaeltooteii]

Where can I find the 190 version? I’ve been looking but have been unsuccessful

[@dietchapstick7890]

Another Clarks Desert Boot not mentioned, though it is essentially a Desert Boot - The Bushacre 2. The main difference is that it has a longer-wearing synthetic rubber sole instead of the crepe one. I've had a few pairs and will never buy another since I figured out that the unstructured nature and lack of support these provide gave me foot problems which had to be treated by a doctor. No more floppy unstructured shoes for me of any type... A few years back I had a nice take on a desert boot done by Cheaney out of the UK. Those fit more like a nice pair of structured dress shoes and didn't have the support issues that Clarks have. Knowing what I know now I wouldn't recommend Clarks to anyone.

[@levis5230]

The bushacre 2 is only 60 bucks on Amazon too. And to be honest 60 bucks is all I'd pay for these boots.

[@colemancalgary5260]

dietchapstick lose some weight and you should be ok to wear them again

[@khakimzhanmiras]

of course theyre worth it. they're cheap, rugged and tasteful.

[@superc4308]

I love the wallabee high boot 🔥🔥

[@Mateo-et3wl]

What brand blue jeans are you wearing in this video? They look good on you

[@billmmckelvie5188]

They did not exactly get a star rating from Rose Anvil when cut apart!

[@당신은더미입니다]

anyone here tried the wide version of clarks? how much wider is it compared to regular version?

[@ਪੰਨੂ-ਙ5ਨ]

So what should we buy instead of clarks? Please make a dedicated video it will help us alot

[@pizzasaurolophus]

Dark Brown with the light colored sole/bottom looks off, I wish it was a dark/black instead.

[@alejandrocanela691]

Can you please do leather jackets next? Thanks!

[@gentlemansgazette]

can you be more specific? Summer is not ideal for leather jackets...

[@alejandrocanela691]

Gentleman's Gazette In that case I will wait for the Fall/Winter season.

[@MrJamescord]

Do a motorcycle leather jacket review, the Harley Davidson shop has several! And do an is it worth it! I purchase the Willie G Davidson one with removable sleeves that makes for a vest, and has a removable liner. The front has zippers that can let air in as you ride. I love the heavy rugged look and feel. I get a lot of compliments, but it was over $600 several years ago!

[@ThompsonClarkeCubes]

Schott Leather Jacket

[@johnnyryu9207]

Would you consider Thursday Boots to be a much better alternative? They have Goodyear welted Chukka boots just for $149. Love the video BTW.

[@dylanlundgren]

Johnny Ryu They are without a doubt better. I’ve owned Clarks (my very first pair of ‘boots’), and hated them because of the last. Too clunky. Thursdays chukkas are definitely sleeker, but still not as elegant as an Alden or Allen Edmonds chukka. Compared to the Clark’s, though? Much nicer shape.

[@firstlast7584]

Dylan Lundgren That was the entire point of the cdb to be very casual, which is why it is so clunky.

[@dylanlundgren]

Andrew Centeno Right. My point is that for only $19 more you can purchase a better quality and sleeker looking boot that is still inherently casual.

[@Ikari777]

Dylan Lundgren Agreed on all points!

[@marcogonzalez4615]

No, 149-200 is a competitive market now. I would consider Taft which is Thursday competition and makes a better quality. Of course you won’t find that on KZbin because they won’t show competition just what they want you to have.

[@scottwallace901]

Jeans should never touch the boot. NEVER! Get some turn ups in those Jeans.

[@cochiesteban1]

i bought the wax version for like 25 dollars and i love them

[@SimonTBam]

I think you could get away with the sand colored version with a light linen suit.

[@KRW628]

I've got two pairs of Clark's Desert boots, and four pair of Clark's Wallabees (a dressier version of the boots). They're a great alternative to running/hiking shoes for every day wear.; especially when worn with either jeans or chinos.The more stylish Wallabees can also be worn with slacks, a jacket, shirt and tie. I've worn Clark's shoes for more than thirty years, and find them to be well-made and a good value for the money.

[@KRW628]

UPDATE - I'm up to 9 pairs of Clarks as of Jan 2020.

[@Kevinjandro]

I love my Clark's their old school classic's 😁👈🏾🤘🏾

[@miguelteixeira4134]

No. They are not worth the price they ask. With that said, i have several pairs i love

[@rlee5871]

I bought the desert boots a few years ago. Initially I loved them, but then I gradually hated them. The arch support is non-existent so I had to buy in-soles. But then the in-soles would make my boots feel a bit strange. They look nice but so uncomfortable.

[@JeeGee114]

They are indeed not comfortable and totally useless in rainy environments. 130 dollars is way overpriced for these.

[@BBnose]

How to clean the rubber sole? My original desert boot is so dirty at the edge of the sole

[@jonathanroode6409]

Desert London for me. The top edge of the boot always cut around my ankle and the lower style of the Desert London gave me the same look (and material) with a better fit.

[@VNCTSTUDIOS]

Raphael, you should do a video about your book collection or your favorites

[@riccbass]

Dit is 'n Veldskoen.

[@anthonyferrari1415]

Soles dont last long and lots of other people are making the same thing for a lot less money.

[@mxderry]

I'm not seeing the Italian version anymore on the Clarks website

[@jamican_mafiatankix5334]

I'm from Jamaica......Clark's ✌🖐🤘

[@garthwright6308]

Big up, Clarks fi life. I have five pairs.!

[@TobbeStorm]

Clark's haffi deh pon feet fam!! A suh bigman ting go doe. 876 until thy kingdom come.

[@JarmalK]

@@TobbeStorm yo me neva wear none but me affi buy one before d year done

[@kwekuoboasi9352]

I'm from the North Country, America. British Walker

[@TobbeStorm]

J.Caine ✓ Large up yuh self mi genna dem ting deh haffi seal up well proper zeen

[@cyendsj]

Terrible pants

[@דודניימן-כ6ה]

Great content!!! where can I find italian clarks for sale?

[@MrJonathanwant1972]

Steve McQueen did not wear Clarks desert boots he wore Sanders and Sanders chukka boots